E-Book - Whiplash, Headache and Neck Pain : Research-Based Directions for Physical Therapies

A textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. It is likely to become essential study for final year physiotherapy and chiropractic students, for all manipulative physiotherapy MSc students and a widely used clinical ref text for all involved in the assessment and management of whiplash and related neck and head pain.?This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain.?The material presented in this book represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain.?Unique topics in this book include:.Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders. .Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions.Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy. Textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. Written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain. Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner. Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs. This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain. The material presented in this book represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain. Unique topics in this book Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders. Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy. A textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. It presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain and represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain. Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders. Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions. Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy Sensory manifestations of neck pain Structure and function of the cervical region Alterations in cervical muscle function in neck pain The cervical spine and sensorimotor control Disturbances in postural stability, head, and eye movement control in cervical disorders Psychological and psychosocial factors in neck pain Whiplash associated disorders Cervicogenic headache : differential diagnosis Differential diagnosis of cervico-brachial pain Clinical assessment : the patient interview and history Clinical assessment : the physical examination Principles of management of cervical disorders Therapeutic exercise for cervical disorders : practice pointers Future directions. 41RjS2PfbBL__SS500_......Page 1 sdarticle......Page 2 sdarticle_001......Page 3 sdarticle_002......Page 5 sdarticle_003......Page 7 sdarticle_004......Page 8 sdarticle_010......Page 12 sdarticle_011......Page 27 sdarticle_012......Page 46 sdarticle_013......Page 64 sdarticle_014......Page 77 sdarticle_015......Page 91 sdarticle_021......Page 104 sdarticle_022......Page 119 sdarticle_023......Page 133 sdarticle_029......Page 146 sdarticle_030......Page 155 sdarticle_031......Page 188 sdarticle_032......Page 206 sdarticle_032_2......Page 229 sdarticle_033......Page 236